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Name Origin

Meg is a shortened form of Margaret, a name of Greek origin meaning 'pearl.'

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Famous People

Meg Ryan (1961-)

Actress

  • Starred in iconic rom-coms like When Harry Met Sally... and Sleepless in Seattle
  • Nominated for two Golden Globe Awards

Meg Cabot

Author

  • Bestselling author of young adult novels, including The Princess Diaries series
  • Published over 80 books